Medtronic® Spine Fusion Surgery Lawyer & Lawsuit

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Medtronic® devices have been widely used off-label during spine fusion surgery, which has been associated with a high rate of serious and potentially fatal complications.

The Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft contains recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein (rhBMP-2), a protein released naturally by the body.  According to the company, the device provides a scaffolding where new bone can grow. It is approved to treat a spinal condition called Degenerative Disc Disease, as well as open fractures of the tibia.

Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft FDA Warning

In July 2008, the FDA warned the Infuse Bone Graft had caused serious problems when it was used off-label in cervical spine fusion surgeries.  The agency said it received 38 reports over four years of side effects – mainly swelling of neck and throat tissue – which resulted in compression of the airway and other structures in the neck. Patients reported difficulty swallowing, breathing, and speaking. Several required emergency treatment, including tracheotomies and the insertion of feeding tubes, as well as second surgeries.

Most complications occurred between 2 and 14 days post-operatively with only a few events occurring prior to day 2. When airway complications occurred, medical intervention was frequently necessary. Treatments included respiratory support with intubation, anti-inflammatory medication, tracheotomy and most commonly second surgeries to drain the surgical site.

Do I have a Medtronic Spine Fusion Injury Lawsuit?

The Products Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Medtronic spinal device recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.

Free Medtronic Spine Fusion Recall Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has experienced a Medtronic device failure or breakage and would like to find out if you qualify to seek compensation for the injuries and losses you’ve incurred, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.